Paku Drive - Tairua by Architektur

Paku Drive - Tairua

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A delicate glass box is shrouded by cedar verticals which filter and mitigate the effects of the elements, creating some privacy in this relatively exposed landscape. The main living area has been aligned along the length of the house, so that it takes in both aspects unique to this site. The open end of the house, faces the beach and allows unobstructed views and spatial flow. The large ‘pontoon’ deck situated on the beach side is connected to the house by a floating bridge. From the beach, the dune line is unspoiled and naturally conceals the house from public view. The front of the house hovers above the terrain below. The elevation from here affords views across the Tairua estuary to the ranges beyond. In contrast to the rectilinear exterior, a circular theme has been used internally. The centre of the living space is indicated by a circular lighting recess, a clear skydome above a spiral staircase enclosed at the lower garage level by a cylindrical wall of cedar slats. Photo Credit: The Images Publishing Group

A delicate glass box is shrouded by cedar verticals which filter and mitigate the effects of the elements, creating some privacy in this relatively exposed landscape. Read more

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A stunning glass box enveloped in cedar verticals, offering privacy and breathtaking views of Tairua's beach and estuary, featuring a unique circular interior design and a seamless connection to the outdoor landscape.

The open end of the house, faces the beach and allows unobstructed views and spatial flow. The large ‘pontoon’ deck situated on the beach side is connected to the house by a floating bridge.

From the beach, the dune line is unspoiled and naturally conceals the house from public view. The front of the house hovers above the terrain below. The elevation from here affords views across the Tairua estuary to the ranges beyond.

In contrast to the rectilinear exterior, a circular theme has been used internally. The centre of the living space is indicated by a circular lighting recess, a clear skydome above a spiral staircase enclosed at the lower garage level by a cylindrical wall of cedar slats.

Photo Credit: The Images Publishing Group

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“We were looking for someone to design a scheme involving the subdivision of our property, a new house for us and another house on the property, for us to sell. Scott came highly recommended by local people in the industry, as he has been involved with this type of development before. This turned out to be a godsend as we found that it takes an enormous amount of knowledge to navigate the Council’s maze of rules and regulations. Scott also has a valuable network of engineers and consultants at hand, to work in conjunction with him, to keep the project moving. Because of the relationship Scott has with them, he is able to get prompt action and responses from them. Scott also likes to work at a fast pace, so nothing takes too long! In my experience, this is not the norm for most project managers! We are very excited by the design that Scott has come up with for us. After our initial discussions he came back with a design that was so right that it basically never changed. It did evolve with minor tweaks and further input from both us and Scott, but they were refinements only. We felt very engaged with Scott during the whole design process and now look forward to continuing that relationship as we commence the build. We would highly recommend Scott for anyone wanting to build either their dream home or a development project. He is creative, engaging and totally committed to your project.”

Carmel Hudner & Richard Billing